Partners

The 2019 Docomomo US National Symposium is a collaboration of Docomomo US and Docomomo US/Hawaii.

The Hawaii Symposium would not be possible without the generous support of the following partners and sponsors.

Symposium Partners

Historic Hawaii Foundation

Historic Hawai‘i Foundation has a passion for telling stories about people, history and culture through the celebration of historic buildings and communities. HHF explores, preserves and nurtures diverse cultural and historic places and perspectives of Hawai‘i by working to ensure that the heritage of every historical era remains as part of the communities’ civic treasuries as a living, useful part of the present.

University of Hawaii Manoa School of Architecture

The UHM School of Architecture provides the opportunity for a student to earn an accredited degree in the field of architecture or a professional degree in landscape architecture. The only U.S. school of architecture in the middle of the Pacific region, it has been actively and directly engaged in the life and mission of the Mānoa campus through design/research/outreach efforts on campus and in the community.

Liljestrand Foundation

The Liljestrand Foundation was created by the Liljestrand family in 2007 to preserve and steward Liljestrand House, a National and Hawaiian landmark on Mount Tantalus overlooking Honolulu. The Liljestrand Foundation builds global awareness of its architectural significance and cultural legacy though publications, guided tours and public programs.

Haleakala Sponsors

RM Towill Corporation, Inc.

The R. M. TOWILL CORPORATION (RMTC) is one of Hawaii’s oldest and largest locally-owned engineering consultancies. Founded in 1930, today the firm is 120 employees strong and offers full-service capabilities in civil engineering, wastewater engineering, land surveying and photogrammetric mapping, environmental planning and permitting, construction management and program management. RMTC’s main office is located in Honolulu, Oahu and since 1979 we have maintained a branch office in Kailua-Kona on the island of Hawaii. Since its inception, RMTC has completed over 20,000 projects in Hawaii and throughout the Pacific Basin. This includes the infrastructure planning and design for most of the major residential developments on Oahu within the past 25 years, over 300 miles of roadway in Hawaii and the Pacific, $350 million in harbor infrastructure, and the upgrade and expansion of the largest wastewater treatment facility in the State. RMTC services clients from all levels of government as well as a wide range of developers, land owners, and other private firms. RMTC's experience extends well beyond the State of Hawaii into other areas of the Pacific such as Diego Garcia, the Philippines, Japan, Okinawa, Korea, Mexico, Guam, Saipan, Tinian, Kwajalein, Palau, American Samoa, Johnston Atoll, Palmyra, Yap, and the Seychelles.

Kawaikini Kama'aina Sponsors

HONBLUE

For over 50 years, HONBLUE has been a recognizable and trusted brand in Hawai‘i. HONBLUE consistently thinks beyond the paradigms of a standard printing company, utilizing the best technologies and systems to better serve our clients in diverse industries. Our family of companies includes HONBLUE, Electric Pencil, JET Graphics, Zoombis, and Brue Bar, and encompasses a range of printing and information management products and services for businesses and consumers. We are a family business, locally owned and operated, and an active participant in our community.

Project experience ranges from subdivision, retail, offices, apartments, warehouses, schools, churches, water, sewer and drainage systems, roadways and parking lots. Clients include Private Developers, City and County of Honolulu, Department of Education, Department of Land and Natural Resources, Department of Accounting and General Services, NAVFAC Pacific, NAVFAC Hawaii, Corp of Engineers, and other Architects and Engineering Firms.

AHL

AHL is a multi-disciplinary architectural firm with international experience in architecture, planning, and interior design. We see design as a process that identifies essential values, functions and goals. We are passionate about design, and committed to achieving design excellence. We embrace change and have the knowledge to deliver award-winning projects on time and within budget.

KAI Hawaii, Inc.

KAI Hawaii, Inc. is a full-service structural engineering firm established in 1995, providing

project management, structural engineering, forensic engineering, and special inspection services. We deliver cost-effective, reliable, and innovative solutions by working closely with our clients to produce professional, high quality work products that consistently meet or exceed project schedules, project budgets and expectations. This is accomplished by a highly trained and experienced staff of licensed professional engineers supported by skilled professionals utilizing the latest in computer-assisted design and modeling tools. Our firm is an Employee-Owned Small Business with a total of forty employees.

Ronald NS Ho & Associates, Inc.

Established in 1978, Ronald N.S. Ho & Associates, Inc. is one of Hawaii’s largest electrical engineering consulting firms. We provide electrical engineering services for federal, state and city government agencies and private clients. Our market sectors include public and private building structures, site infrastructure systems, lighting systems, electrical distribution systems, and water and wastewater systems.

As an employee-owned company, we are a service-oriented firm that delivers high-quality, cost-effective and timely projects for our clients. Quality assurance and adhering to schedules are important objectives for our staff.

Franzen Photography

In New York David worked for Ezra Stoller/ ESTO, a renowned architectural photographer. He started Franzen Photography after that apprenticeship, and continued to work out of New York. After establishing himself doing projects around the country and having numerous images published in the architectural trade magazines, he relocated to Hawaii. Since moving to Hawaii he’s had the opportunity to diversify extensively into editorial and corporate assignments, though the foundation of David’s business remains architectural/interior work.

MASON

MASON is an award-winning Hawaii firm, combining architecture, historic consulting, and sustainability. First founded in 1978, the firm is now a thriving multi-disciplined practice. The firm's long history and the large volume of preservation work is indicated by its cumulative experience of over 250 years in this field. Our members are knowledgeable specialists in historic preservation, adaptive use, and sustainability.

The Laylow

Aloha and welcome to The Laylow, Autograph Collection, where midcentury modern style meets present-day Hawaiian charm — and they get along famously. Come hang at our secluded oasis, where laying low is raised to an art form.

Kamakou Sponsors

Mills + Shnoering Architects

Mills + Schnoering Architects, LLC is a full service architectural firm dedicated to design that contributes meaningfully to the built environment, and to the preservation of significant historic structures that reflect their time, place, and cultural associations. Our work is focused on cultural buildings of all types, including theatres and museums; public buildings; campus planning and design; and the preservation and rehabilitation of historic buildings, with a particular focus on the restoration and adaptive use of mid-century Modern structures. We look for projects that inspire and challenge us, and clients who share our commitment to quality and craftsmanship.

EnviroQuest, Inc.

EnviroQuest, Inc. (EQI) is a privately held Hawaii corporation providing a comprehensive range of industrial hygiene, health and safety services to public and private sector clients. With offices in Hawaii and Japan, EQI services projects primarily in Hawaii, Japan, Singapore, and the Southern and Western Pacific.

LYFT

Nagamine Okawa Engineers, Inc.

Nagamine Okawa Engineers is one of the largest pure structural engineering firms in the State of Hawaii providing structural services for over 2,000 projects in the State of Hawaii and throughout the Pacific Rim.

Diane Ito

Growing up on a farm in Kamuela on the Big Island taught me many things: how to drive a tractor, the importance of cooperation and teamwork – essential when growing up with four brothers, and the value of a job well done. After graduating from the University of Hawai’i at Manoa, I entered the garment industry where I worked for 25 years in both Hawai’i and California. Throughout all of my professional and personal experiences I have found one motto particularly important to live by: PEOPLE FIRST. Earning my Realtor and CRS designations provided me with valuable knowledge and has proven essential in today’s real estate market. I joined Coldwell Banker in 2003. At Coldwell Banker, I was invited into the International President’s Circle and was among the top 4% of all Coldwell Banker agents worldwide. During that time, I had also achieved the distinction of being named to NRT’s Top 1,000 Sales Associates during many quarters. This meant that I ranked among the top 2% in the company nationally. Currently as a Global Luxury agent with Coldwell Banker, I use my 15+ years of real estate expertise to continue to market to and attract qualified luxury buyers. I specialize in the Manoa area on Oahu and enjoy “Helping Hawaii families come home.” I take pride in marketing and present a home to show its true character; I particularly enjoy mid-century modern style homes and homes with architectural flair. In my free time I am active in several groups, particularly Docomomo, Friends of HiSAM, and my church. I am dedicated to providing real estate expertise with professionalism and integrity. I view real estate as a team effort and partnership and look forward to working with you in the buying and selling process in the future. I am also a 5-time award winner of the Top 100 Agents in Hawaii by Hawaii Business Magazine.

Barry Solar

InSynergy Engineering, Inc.

lnSynergy Engineering, Inc. has provided Hawai'i and the Pacific Basin with interdisciplinary consulting services for Mechanical, Electrical, Fire Protection, Commissioning, and Telecommunications Engineering since 1976. By having licensed Mechanical, Electrical and Fire Protection engineers under one roof, we are able to provide our clients with integrated, well-coordinated, best-value designs. We are the largest locally staffed MEP firm in the State of Hawai'i and we are proud of our local roots, culture, and understanding of design strategies to address Hawai'i's unique tropical climate and limited resources. With our staffing size, we have the capacity to accomplish fast track projects and the flexibility to accomplish projects of any size.

MCE International, Inc.

MCE International has over 47 years of experience in Hawaii and strive to provide quality mechanical engineering, consulting and design services to meet the client’s needs in a timely manner. Our quality services and varied experience have provided opportunities to work extensively throughout the State of Hawaii as well as overseas in the Pacific region for the US Military. MCE continues to offer a wide range of design service for our diverse clientele with an emphasis on energy conservation as well as environmental and cost efficient options. We are also proud to have completed LEED certified projects with platinum and gold certifications.

Don Hibbard

J. Uno & Associates, Inc.

J. Uno & Associates, Inc. (UNO) is a Hawaii-based cost engineering and estimating firm founded in 1989. Our mission is to give peace of mind to our clients through cost awareness and management. We support our clientele through a highly collaborative approach and constant communication. Committed to quality, we strategically hone our skills to develop higher standards of excellence. UNO zooms in on the smallest details but always keeps the big picture in focus.

Brad Inovejas

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